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Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol both agreed to an immediate rematch after the Russian claimed a stunning unanimous decision victory over the pound-for-pound star on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
It was Canelo who came into the bout as the overwhelming favourite, having blasted his way through the super-middleweight division to become undisputed champion last year, but the task against Bivol proved a step too far at the T-Mobile Arena.
Bivol retained his WBA (Super) light-heavyweight belt with the victory, remaining undefeated and moving to 20-0 in the process, while Canelo suffered just the second defeat of his career.
Dmitry Bivol became an overnight star as he defeated Canelo Alvarez on points in Las Vegas
Both he and Canelo insisted they want to fight again immediately after the shock result
Canelo (57-2-2) endured a highly frustrating evening, with the hard-hitting Mexican unable to make an impression throughout, landing just 82 punches to Bivol's 154.
The Russian, who carried a significant height and reach advantage, showed quintessential discipline as he stuck to the game plan throughout, working behind the jab as he out-hustled an ever-tiring Canelo from the off.
His expert fundamentals - crafted throughout a stellar amateur career - proved too good for Canelo on the night. But even so, the already established Hall of Famer - while remaining gracious in defeat - insisted he wants another shot.
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